by Industry news | Mar 17, 2023 | Buyers, DE&I, Europe, International, Recruiting, Staffing, Staffing News
Millions of UK workers are employed in the trade sector, but it has historically faced serious challenges when it comes to diversity. Of the 2.5 million workers in the haulage industry, for example, a mere 1% identify as female, while data from the Energy &...
by Industry news | Mar 8, 2023 | Economy, Europe, Gig economy, International, legislation, Staffing News
Reports of a recession in the UK at the end of 2022 have now been refuted, with the National Institute of Economic & Social Research (Niesr) confirming that we have avoided economic downfall. Interestingly, this hasn’t significantly impacted the staffing sector....
by Industry news | Mar 7, 2023 | Economy, Europe, International, Staffing News, Talent
Although rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis dented consumer confidence and hit workers in the pocket, the number of job vacancies and applications remained remarkably resilient last year. While some companies responded by increasing salaries and offering...
by Industry news | Mar 2, 2023 | Europe, International, Staffing, Staffing News, Talent, VMS
We all know the traditional silos of HR and procurement impede total talent management. While a stark and stubborn delineation exists between the two, most companies still feel safer keeping the functionality and management separate: It’s easier to compartmentalize...
by Industry news | Mar 1, 2023 | CW Management, Europe, International, Leadership, Staffing News, Talent, Talent Management and Recruiting
While remote working is now largely considered a norm, employees are increasingly choosing to return to the office more regularly. As of December 2022, workers in the UK acquired the right to request flexible working from their first day of employment with a new...
by Industry news | Feb 17, 2023 | Europe, International, Staffing, Staffing News, Talent, Talent Management and Recruiting
Sadly, the trials many businesses faced in 2022 are still with us in 2023. From labor shortages and skills gaps to declining GDP and cost-of-living challenges, these hurdles aren’t going anywhere anytime soon. Companies must prepare new strategies for building...
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